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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,269.08, 44,533.70 and 18,122.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,269.08, 44,533.70 and 18,122.76 is: 25,010.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,269.08 : 44,533.70 = 18,122.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,269.08/44,533.70 = 18,122.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,269.08x = 44,533.70 × 18,122.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,269.08x = 807,073,557.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,073,557.01/32,269.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,010.74

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